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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $105,300 | $77,620 | $62,910 | $82,909 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $104,890 | $100,220 | $75,230 | $82,620 | 93 |
| Nashville | $102,410 | $93,960 | $68,630 | $80,875 | 96 |
| Kingsport | $62,480 | $62,930 | $58,900 | $52,383 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Tennessee
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1042.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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